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How AFW2’s Adaptive Sports are Transforming Recovery
By: Ahna Waarvik The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program is dedicated to supporting Airmen and Guardians as they navigate their journey to physical and mental recovery after they have been seriously ill, injured, or wounded. A major part of the AFW2 support branch, is the adaptive sports support program which provides an avenue for…
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A New (Holistic) Path To Recovery and Healing
By: Melissa Bitter Recovering service members (RSM) may not all walk the same healing path, but they do often recognize and share similar experiences and struggles. How they channel their energy into progressive healing can take many forms and sometimes, ideas come from within. Approaching recovery through various enrichment tracks quickly became the Air Force…
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Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform
By: Melissa Bitter Many men and women who volunteer to serve in the United States military do so because they feel a calling to serve. To serve their country, their fellow service members and those they will never even meet. For some, joining one of the military service branches allows them to pour themselves into…
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Healing Together: AFW2’s Lifeline for Caregivers and Service Members
By: Melissa Bitter It requires buy-in from the individual, the family and friends and sometimes, even colleagues and leadership. The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program knows that support is essential in making strides on the healing journey for the recovering service member and those who care about them. When an Airman or Guardian enters…
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A Lifeline for Wounded, Ill, and Injured Airmen and Guardians
By: Travis Claytor Service in the United States Air Force and Space Force demands resilience, strength, and sacrifice. As part of their journeys, many service members face life-changing circumstances due to wounds, illnesses, or injuries sustained during their service. These challenges can be physical, mental, or emotional, and often require more than just medical intervention.…
